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A Child on a Couch, No. 2

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

A child lies on their side on a couch with their head resting on their hand. The child has short hair. They appear to be wearing a dress or smock. The child's legs are extended. The background shows a wall behind the child. The drawing is in shades of gray on a piece of paper with darker shading used for the child's features and clothing. The paper appears to be a light brownish gray color with some darker spots. The drawing style is simple with lines and shading used to create depth.

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1263 × 838 px
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